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NX53 NSV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,964 mi
Last recorded68,964 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 NSV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,964 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 68,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 64,409 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 58,744 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,010 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 50,005 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,935 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,587 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,732 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 31,668 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 27,084 miles

front discs very poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2008 22,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 17,728 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 13,410 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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NX53 NSV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX53 NSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NX53 NSV registered?

NX53 NSV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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